Veggie Turkey Cranberry & Brie Sandwich
There’s nothing quite like a veggie turkey cranberry & brie sandwich the day after Thanksgiving — the kind of comforting, flavor-packed meal that makes leftovers feel brand-new again. This thanksgiving leftovers sandwich is the perfect mix of nostalgic, savory, and sweet, and it somehow manages to taste even better than the original holiday spread. Think creamy brie, jammy cranberry sauce, herb-infused butter, and warm toasted bread all coming together in one unbelievably satisfying bite.
Servings: 1
Calories: 475kcal
Ingredients
Herb Butter (4 servings):
- 14 g Unsalted Butter (Vital Farms)
- Sprig of Rosemary
- Sprig of Thyme
Cranberry Sauce:
- 25 g Frozen Cranberries
- 3 g Tapioca Flour or Cornstarch (Bob’s Red Mill)
- 4 g Vanilla Protein Powder (Quest)
- 1 tbsp Water
Sandwich:
- 86 g Ciabatta Roll (Trader Joe’s)
- 52 g Plant Based Hickory Smoked Turkey (Tofurky)
- 30 g Brie Goat’s Milk Cheese (Celebrity)
- handful Lettuce
- 1 serving Herb Butter
- Flaky Sea Salt
Instructions
Herb Butter:
- Prep this in advance at least 15-30 minutes earlier.
- In a small saucepan, melt your butter on low heat along with your herbs. Stir for 3-4 minutes until the butter starts to slightly brown and the herbs start to crisp.14 g (1) Unsalted Butter, Sprig of Rosemary, Sprig of Thyme
- Remove from heat and strain in to a small container. Refrigerate until it solidifies.
Cranberry Sauce:
- In a small bowl, add in your ingredients and give it a quick mix. Microwave for 1-2 minutes until soften and mash down with a fork to create a jam like consistency.25 g (0.25 cups) Frozen Cranberries, 3 g (1 tsp) Tapioca Flour or Cornstarch, 4 g (1 tsp) Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 tbsp Water
Sandwich:
- Slice your ciabatta roll in half and spread half the cranberry sauce on the bottom half. Then top with slices of plant based turkey and brie. Finally spread the remaining sauce.86 g (1 piece) Ciabatta Roll, 52 g (5 slices) Plant Based Hickory Smoked Turkey, 30 g (2 tbsp) Brie Goat’s Milk Cheese
- Add to your toaster oven along with the second half of the roll facing up and toast until the cheese has melted and bread has crisped up.
- Top with lettuce and spread 1 serving of your butter to the other half of the roll. Sprinkle with sea salt.1 serving Herb Butter, Flaky Sea Salt, handful Lettuce
- Close up your sandwich and cut in half. She’s messy but tasty!
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Nutrition Information
Veggie Turkey Cranberry & Brie Sandwich
Serving Size
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
475
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Cholesterol
34.7
mg
12
%
Sodium
959
mg
42
%
Potassium
383.6
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
53
g
18
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
2.1
g
2
%
Protein
30.2
g
60
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.